Operational Security Senior Technician

Severn Trent Plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company seeks a Senior Technician in Operational Security to enhance security management across critical sites. The role requires strong IT skills, supervisory experience, and effective communication to manage operations, compliance, and stakeholder relations. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong IT skills and passion for security systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of Operational Security.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Define and deliver protective security strategy.

Skills

Supervisory experience

IT skills

Communication skills

Job description

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The Security of our sites and assets is critical to our company and also to the national infrastructure of the country, we have invested significantly in the security of critical sites across the company which we are required by law to maintain and control. Our aim is to ensure wholesome water is available for customers as well as protecting staff and assets.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

Which is why we are excited to announce 2 new opportunities to join our team as Senior Technicians within Operational Security. In this role you will support our Team Leaders in managing the day-to-day operation of Operational Security across critical sites in both Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy. These roles will be in place to support the Team Leaders responsible our ARC and Access Control teams based at Frankley (Birmingham)

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

In the role of Senior Technician - Operational Security you will be pivotal in assisting the team to meet challenging targets both internally and externally with respect to all matters of Operational Security.

You will be required to ensure that both the operation and maintenance of security assets deliver full compliance with all regulatory and company requirements. Working across a wide and varied group of internal and external stakeholders you will be managing security asset health, following fault reporting procedures and managing resolution through to completion.

This is a key role in defining and delivering the protective security strategy, ensuring that as a team we deliver in a way that manages all current and emerging security risks.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

In order to be successful in this role it is expected that you will have experience in a supervisory or management role with exposure to managing a varied network of internal and external stakeholders, contractors and suppliers.

You will need strong IT skills in this role alongside the ability and passion to develop a broad understanding of security and associated systems. Any prior exposure to security operations and systems would be highly beneficial.

In this role you will need to bring all of your communication skills to support working across a diverse team, responding to queries, cascading solutions and communicating information to variety of levels and groups.

Additional Information

• Security vetting will be required
• May be required to participate in standby rota
• EUSR Water Hygiene Blue Card required
• Full valid UK driving license (preferred)
  
  

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

What’s In It For You

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year
  
  

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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